…married and they had a son, Eric. Through subsequent career choices, including work with the International Committee of Monuments and Sites, Russell continued the work he had fostered with the…
Party Line
…have brought performers from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland to anyone with an internet connection. In addition, past performances of many artists can be accessed via YouTube or on sites…
Vesterheim Water Quality Award
…uses compost and aeration to soak up stormwater while providing a healthy, deep-rooting profile for trees, plantings, and no-mow fescue across the site. A densely planted native tree canopy and…
Corporate Member Spotlight: Voltmer, Inc.
…and serving in Afghanistan. Today, Gerad leads Voltmer, Inc. as the company president, and the company has acquired a 25-acre site for a new 40,000-square-foot facility, which will allow for…
Pioneer Immersion Program 2020
…Schultz, Joann Voltmer, and Barbara and Rich Amundson for sponsoring the program and for supporting this community of learning, both on-site and online! Find out more about the program here….
Friluftsliv: Be Restored in the Outdoors
…website will be updated with the new class offerings on the same day. Find your way to get into nature with one (or more!) of the following classes: Reclaim Your…
Artist Creates Mural for Vesterheim
…Fest commemorative buttons. She also worked with ArtHaus to create a coloring book featuring interesting and historic sites in Winneshiek County. ArtHaus in Decorah offers creative community programs for all…
Cooking from the Heart of Norway
…award-winning website, North Wild Kitchen. Her recipes and stories are inspired by tradition and history, as well as innovative approaches to Norwegian ingredients. Continue to learn from Nevada and stay…
Vesterheim 2021 Donor Impact Report
…online programming indefinitely. When we were able to welcome students and visitors back to on-site Folk Art School classes and events in September of 2021, we did so joyously. This…
Thank You, Martha Griesheimer
…program and reaching out to organize online and on-site music opportunities for all ages. Martha was also instrumental in starting the Vesterheim Music Jam, a monthly informal group of musicians…